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50+ Fun and Cheap Date Ideas to Fit Your Budget
Date nights can be a great way to reconnect with your partner when overwhelmed with all the tasks of daily life. It can also be a not-so-great way to reconnect with your wallet or credit card once you pay the babysitter, eat a fancy dinner, and catch a show. Choosing cheap date ideas over expensive…
Read MoreHow to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points Overnight
Many people wonder if it’s possible to raise your credit score 100 points overnight. The short answer is no – but you can take steps today to help you boost your credit score quickly (just not that quick!). Whether you like it or not, your credit score affects your daily life. Everything from getting approved…
Read More27 At Home Date Night Ideas that are Frugal & Fun
Whether you and your partner are looking for some good at home date night ideas because you’re strapped for cash or you are still avoiding going out to public places and are opting to hang out at home together, I can help! I’ve come up with a bunch of great at home date night ideas…
Read MoreThe Best Cheap Grocery List Items (& Healthy Too!)
For those of you on a tight budget, grocery shopping and meal planning might be a little on the stressful side. In fact, the grocery budget category is often the one that most people struggle with, myself included. It’s so incredibly easy to overspend at the grocery store. And, grocery stores know this. Why do…
Read More50+ Legit Online Jobs that Pay in 2021
Everywhere you turn, there’s a million articles showing us how to make money online as well as working from home. But how do you know which are legit online jobs? A large majority of them are either scams, involve an insane amount of dedication to earn pennies, or you have to pay start-up fees. Yeah,…
Read MoreHow to Chalk Paint a Dresser for a Cheap Makeover
Want to spruce up your house while on a tight budget? Buying new furniture and decor might be out of the question, but you can always repurpose what you have to save money. That’s why I love this chalk paint dresser tutorial. It’s taking what we already have – or have gotten cheap – and…
Read MoreThe 9 Best Financial Books for Beginners
From Suze Orman to Dave Ramsey – and every finance guru in between – everyone claims to have the best financial books for beginners. But how do you find the one that fits your personal finance approach? Whether you love him or loathe him, Dave Ramsey is one of the most talked about financial advisor…
Read MoreHow to make an extra $1000 a month in 2021
Whether you’re looking to pay off debt or pump up your emergency fund, there are plenty of ways to learn how to make an extra $1000 a month. An extra $1000 a month can be a real game-changer when it comes to paying off debt. Plus, it’s a small enough amount that can be hit…
Read MorePassive Income vs Active Income: What’s the Difference?
As we got serious about paying off our debt and budgeting, we also decided it was time to look into passive income vs active income. There’s always overtime at work or picking up side gigs, but as the kids (and I) get older, the less I want to work 60+ hours a week. Call me…
Read MoreHow to Easily Build the Ultimate Family Emergency Binder
Our neighbors were recently preparing to go on an anniversary cruise when they realized their printer wasn’t working. She texted me to see if I could print some paperwork for them to put in their in case of an emergency binder for their parents, who were watching their kids. Of course, I obliged. And being…
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